Kia Picanto SA or Kia Picanto TA?

2004–2011 vs 2011–2017 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Picanto SA 3,535 mm, Picanto TA 3,595 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Picanto SA 157 l, Picanto TA 200 l.
Lowest consumption: Picanto SA 4.4 l/100 km, Picanto TA 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: Picanto SA 45–55 kW, Picanto TA 49–63 kW.
Standard equipment: Picanto SA 18 items (LX), Picanto TA 26 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Picanto SA2004–2011 · 4 engines · LX, EX, Classic, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Picanto TA2011–2017 · 6 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Picanto SA2004–2011no listings	Kia Picanto TA2011–2017no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,495 mm–3,535 mm	Length3,595 mm
Width	Width1,595 mm	Width1,595 mm
Height	Height1,480 mm	Height1,480 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,370 mm	Wheelbase2,385 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–152 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume157 l	Trunk volume180 l–200 l
Curb weight	Curb weight880 kg–1,015 kg	Curb weight860 kg–1,010 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l	Fuel tank35 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years2011–2017
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines6
Power	Power45–55 kW (61–75 hp)	Power49–63 kW (67–86 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.1	Displacement (l)1.0–1.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Petrol + LPG
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.1 CRDi	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.0 MPi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.1 CRDi	Best 0–100 km/h11 s · 1.25 MPi
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed173 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · LX	Items in the base trim26 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · EX	Items in the top trim33 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Picanto SA or Kia Picanto TA?

Length: Kia Picanto TA 3,595 mm, Kia Picanto SA 3,535 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,385 vs 2,370 mm. Boot: 200 vs 157 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Picanto SA or Kia Picanto TA?

The most frugal Kia Picanto SA uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.1 CRDi); the most frugal Kia Picanto TA 4.2 l/100 km (1.0 MPi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Picanto SA or Kia Picanto TA?

The strongest Kia Picanto SA makes 55 kW (75 hp) (1.1 CRDi); the strongest Kia Picanto TA 63 kW (86 hp) (1.25 MPi).

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